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KN56 HBC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,978 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,000 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,000 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,811 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,576 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KN56 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN56 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN56 HBC registered?

KN56 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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